ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD OSCAR
Rhyming slang, from Oscar Asche (1871–1936), Australian actor.
5 QUOTES WITH «OSCAR»
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Oscar Wilde: 'Do you mind if I smoke?' Sarah Bernhardt: 'I don't care if you burn.'
Oscar Charleston was the Willie Mays of his day. Nobody ever played center field better than Willie Mays. Suppose they had never given Willie a chance, and we said that, would anybody believe there was a kid in Alabama who was that good? Or there was a black guy in Atlanta who might break Babe Ruth's home run record? No.
Oscar Wilde said the rich and the poor are equal - they can both sleep under the bridge. Right? Do they have a right? You're damn right they have a right!
Oscar Wilde always makes me smile - with respect and admiration. His short stories prove that it is possible to be both sarcastic, even cynical, but deeply compassionate. Just seeing the cover of one of Wilde's books in a bookshop makes me smile.
I have a pet lizard named Puff, five goldfish - named Pinky, Brain, Jowels, Pearl and Sandy, an oscar fish named Chef, two pacus, an albino African frog named Whitey, a bonsai tree, four Venus flytraps, a fruit fly farm and sea monkeys.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OSCAR»
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The Brief Wondrous Life of
Oscar Wao
Rendered with uncommon warmth and humour, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is a literary triumph, that confirms Junot Díaz as one of the most exciting writers of our time.
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Oscar Wilde's Wit and Wisdom: A Book of Quotations
Epigrams, aphorisms, and other bon mots gathered from the celebrated wit's plays, essays, and conversation offer an entertaining selection of observations both comic and profound.
Wilde's script is a brilliant look at deep-rooted desires and the dangers of obsession. This edition of the play is a must for anyone building their own theatrical library.
The only comprehensive book ever published on how to play bass in authentic Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Caribbean and various South American styles. Over 250 pages of exact transcriptions of every note Oscar plays on the 3 accompanying CDs.
Chuck Sher, Oscar Stagnaro,
2011
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The Complete Fairy Tales of
Oscar Wilde
The Complete Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde includes the two definitive story collections The Happy Prince and Other Tales (1888) and A House of Pomegranates (1891).
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Oscar Wilde: The Works of a Conformist Rebel
Professor Kohl's aim is to gain fresh insight into his literary and critical œuvre of Oscar Wilde.
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Oscar Wilde and the Poetics of Ambiguity
. . . This book has authority and thoroughness."--Roy Gottfried, Vanderbilt University Oscar Wilde and the Poetics of Ambiguity presents an inclusive approach to Wilde criticism.
Michael Patrick Gillespie,
1996
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The Unmasking of
Oscar Wilde
Details the life of Oscar Wilde, including his work as an author, his fascination with Catholicism, and his time in prison for a homosexual affair.
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Refiguring
Oscar Wilde's Salome
Framed in a new light in this collection, this fuller understandi.
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The Cambridge Companion to
Oscar Wilde
The volume provides a detailed chronology of Wilde's work, a bibliography for further reading, and illustrations from important productions.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OSCAR»
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After 'Pixels,' San Francisco Deserves Oscar, Says Mayor
Dr. Dre, Ice Cube Break Silence on N.W.A Movie, Suge Knight's Murder Charge and a Reunion Tour (With Eminem) ... «Hollywood Reporter, Jul 15»
James Corden hosts San Francisco event with Adrian Grenier and …
Oscar, who plays the new blue-faced villain in 2016's X-Men: Apocalypse, was also smartly dressed for the occasion in a white shirt and dark ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
Prisons are not a business
Oscar Kightley: Prisons are not a business. OSCAR KIGHTLEY. Last updated 05:00, July 26 2015. Oscar Kightley believes prisons should be run by the ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
First pictures: Chelsea's Oscar features on new FIFA 16 cover …
Chelsea fans have finally been shown how Oscar will look on the new cover of FIFA 16 after EA Sports Brazil published a picture of the game's ... «Evening Standard, Jul 15»
Early Best Supporting Actor Oscar 2016 Contenders
Over the last few weeks, we have been taking a look at the performances and films that could find themselves in the Oscar mix come the start of ... «FemaleFirst.co.uk, Jul 15»
On this day: Brazilian midfielder Oscar completes Chelsea switch
Oscar featured in all seven of the host nation's fixtures, scoring in the opening match of the competition against Croatia and once more in the ... «Sports Mole, Jul 15»
An Ulster Log: Why Stephen Boyd never got an Oscar for Ben-Hur
Cinemagoers of a certain age here will take a closer than usual look when the remake of the epic Ben-Hur arrives on our screens next February ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
David Oscar to sing at 'Bless The Mic' today
... acts and a special highlight performance by comedian-turned-musician, David Oscar, in his first ever performance of the single "Monalisa". «Graphic Online, Jul 15»
Insurers UnitedHealth, Oscar are poised to join Covered California
Two new health insurers are poised to join California's market for Obamacare coverage — industry giant UnitedHealth and a New York start-up ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
Oliver! will be the next Oscar-bait movie musical
Every few years Hollywood whips up a prestige musical that will, if nothing else, help liven up that year's Oscar broadcast. Following in the ... «A.V. Club Milwaukee, Jul 15»